Google Tells USPTO Proposed IPR Changes Would Stifle AI Innovation

Google has criticized proposed rule changes from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in a letter, claiming that they will stifle innovation in the field of artificial intelligence and expand patent trolling and litigation abuses.

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Google I/O and the Coming AI Battles

The main topic of the article is the impact of AI on Google and the tech industry. The key points are: 1. Google's February keynote in response to Microsoft's GPT-powered Bing announcement was poorly executed. 2. Google's focus on AI is surprising given its previous emphasis on the technology. 3. Google's AI capabilities have evolved over the years, as seen in products like Google Photos and Gmail. 4. Google's AI capabilities are a sustaining innovation for the company and the tech industry as a whole. 5. The proposed E.U. regulations on AI could have significant implications for American tech companies and open-source developers.

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